Industrial Hygiene Technician

About The GEL Group, Inc.

The GEL Group, Inc. is a family of companies built around a shared commitment to protecting our environment and natural resources. For more than four decades, we have partnered with clients across the United States and around the world to provide trusted environmental and engineering services, surveying, analytical testing, remediation support, PFAS testing, and subsurface technologies.

What sets GEL apart is the combination of advanced technology, experienced professionals, and a deep commitment to delivering defensible data on time. Across GEL Laboratories, LLC; GEL Engineering, LLC; GEL Solutions, LLC; and Cape Fear Analytical, LLC, our teams bring specialized expertise and a common purpose to every project.

At the heart of our work is GEL’s Core Purpose: To improve the quality of life for this and future generations by helping people protect and be good stewards of our environment and natural resources. That purpose guides how we serve our clients, support our communities, and approach every challenge with integrity, precision, and care.

At GEL, we are proud of our legacy, but even more focused on the impact we can make moving forward.

About the role

GEL Engineering has a job opening for an Industrial Hygiene Technician to join the team of environmental and engineering professionals providing a comprehensive range of services to our clients. This role will focus on field sample collection using precise equipment, proper documentation, and support of projects for clients.

What you'll do

• Perform field sample collection including asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, indoor air quality, noise level measurements, and industrial hygiene (personal chemical exposure), heat stress, and other environmental samples.
• Document all field work and prepare results in written format for review by senior staff.
• Calibrate, maintain, and order equipment and supplies as required.
• Assist with tasks of various scope with supervision from Project Manager or Supervisor; tasks include logging in field samples, becoming proficient with and understanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulatory requirements, data entry, performing basic QA/QC tasks, and assisting in report production.
• Write clearly and concisely and present data and arguments in an organized fashion, in a presentation directed to the client(s) and agencies.
• Provide external clients with prompt and effective service.
• Conduct basic calculations.
• Safeguard and appropriately handle sensitive, confidential, or proprietary documents, data, and other information, written or oral.
• Demonstrate and support GEL’s core values

Qualifications

• The position will require the candidate to work both independently and on project teams, and to possess the capacity to manage multiple projects and multiple tasks to maintain project schedules.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Preference will be given to individuals with the following certifications:
• • SCDES Asbestos Inspector certification
• SCDES Asbestos Supervisor certification
• SCDES Asbestos Air Sampler certification
• EPA Lead-Based Paint Inspector Certification
• HAZWOPER training
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in M365 software, prefer knowledge of Deltek or other project tracking software.
• A valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record

What We Offer

• A commitment to safety and corporate values that promote respect, integrity, and innovation.
• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life Insurance Plans, including Accidental and Critical Illness plans.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k plan with employer matching.
• Paid Time Off and holidays.

Working Environment & Physical Demands

The Industrial Hygiene Technician will work approximately 90% of the time in the field, performing outdoor work in varying weather conditions. This includes:

• Ability to navigate rough terrain and vegetation, as well as commercial and industrial sites.
• 50 lbs. lifting requirement; ability to transport equipment across rugged terrain
• Willingness to travel overnight as project needs require.
• Ability to travel out of town up to 50% of the time, depending on project assignments.